Funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Littleton Funeral Home, Sabina and burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

William B. Crawford
Died: Friday, September 05, 2003
Age: 81

William B. Crawford, 81, Xenia, passed away Friday evening, Sept. 5, 2003, at Greene Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Xenia, the son of Grover C. and Esther Babb Crawford. He was a member of the Xenia Friends Church, a Major in the U.S. Air Force, serving in World War II, member of the American Legion Post #95, Xenia Elks Lodge #668, Civil Air Patrol, Retired Officers Club, Amateur Ham Radio operator, Greene Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and longtime employee of Lang’s Chevrolet.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Neeld Funeral Home, 1276 N. Detroit St., Xenia, with, Rev. Robert Warner officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, with American Legion services at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

Garnet M. Turner
Died: Thursday, September 04, 2003
Age: 83

Garnet M. Turner, 83, of Xenia, friend and giving person to all, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 4, 2003, at Hospitality Home West. She was born May 5, 1920, in Salem, Ky., the daughter of Alvin and Mary Howard Davis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis S. Turner, on Aug. 25, 1968; a grandson, Troy Greene; a sister, Oma Osborn, and three brothers, Oscar Davis, Cecil Davis and Joe Davis.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Neeld Funeral Home, 1276 N. Detroit St., Xenia, with Rev. R. James Pete Creamer officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery.

Donna L. (Baise) Barrett
Died: Wednesday, September 03, 2003
Age: 62

Donna L. (Baise) Barrett 62 of Springfield, died Wednesday, September 3, 2003 in her residence.

She was born October 1, 1940 in Lawrence County Ohio the daughter of John G. and Annice F. (Kerr) Baise. Donna was a member of the Clifton Avenue Church of God and was employed by the Clark County Children’s Home for 10 years.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law; Thomas Michael Barrett and Anthony Dean and Nikole Barrett three grandchildren: Evan Colyer, Logan and Gabriel Barrett all of Springfield, two sisters and brothers-in-law; Mary and Dick Hall of Stevensville, Montana and Annette and Ron Pauley of Jamestown, Ohio, four brothers and sisters-in-law: Paul and Ruth Baise, Wayne and Barb Baise both of Jamestown, Danny Baise of New Orleans, and Arthur and Becky Baise of Rolla, Missouri, many nieces and nephews, and special friends the Hufford family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Michael Barrett in 1992 and one sister and four brothers.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Littleon and Rue Funeral Home, Springfield where funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Don Spurgeon officiating.

Burial will be in the Jamestown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420.

Haroldyne J. Gerald
Died: Wednesday, September 03, 2003
Age: 79

Haroldyne J. Gerard, 79, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday evening, Sept. 3, 2003, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Versailles, Mo., on Aug. 15, 1924, the daughter of Harold and Josephine (Smoyer) Marriott.

She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Xenia, a 56-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Xenia and former member of the Jamestown Village Council. She also co-authored the Jamestown Area Sesquicentennial book with Martha Hollingsworth. Her working career began at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, then to the U.S. Postal Service in Jamestown, to Gerard Insurance in Jamestown, and retiring as deputy director of the Greene County Board of Elections.

She is survived by her daughter, Anne L. Gerard of Jamestown, and extended family member Ray Ball Jr. of Xenia.

Graveside services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bowersville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or the Alzheimers Association.

She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Climie. She is survived by her husband Charles "Hank" ; two sons, James and wife, Carol of Kettering, Bill and wife, Denise of Xenia and one daughter, Verna Ciesielski and husband, Brian of Grand Canyon, Ariz. Dorthea is also survived by her grandchildren, Jeff, Kurt, Wade, Nicole, Nathan, Neal, Noelle, Danielle and great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Kenton, Grant, Micah and Samantha.

Dot was a member of Aley United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003 at Aley United Methodist Church, 4143 Kemp Road, Beavercreek. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be in Aley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Fund at Aley United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Dayton.

Frank was born in Dayton on Jan. 3, 1920 and attended schools in Dayton, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1938. On Feb. 6, 1943 Frank was happily married to Gladys Preston in Dayton. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II attaining the rank of Sergeant while serving in Europe. Frank was awarded the American Theatre Medal Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory European African Middle Eastern Medal with three Bronze stars. He retired from GM Delphi after 31 years of service during which time he received numerous awards for achievements in management.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003 at 1 p.m. at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering. Calling hours will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial at Bellbrook Cemetery. Special thanks to all the wonderful people who helped care for my father the last three years. In lieu of flowers we request a donation to the charity of your choice in Frank’s memory.

Mark Anthony “Buckshot” Harris, 47, of Springfield, departed this life on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at 11:15 p.m. in his residence in Xenia. He was born Feb. 15, 1956, in Springfield, the son of Martin W. Harris and Minervia M. Harris.

He was employed by Conley Construction Inc. and was a devoted member of the Greater Grace Temple.

Visitation will be held today, Sept. 5, from 5-9 p.m. at Porter-Qualls Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel, with the family present from 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Porter-Qualls Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel, with Elder Ronald Logan of Greater Grace Temple officiating. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 607 Monaco Drive.